Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts
Accepts applications
Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation in Winchester, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $188,793 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$188,793
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $179,846 the year before.
65% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $163,843 | 48 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $179,846 | 49 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $188,793 | 55 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marion Park Lewis Foundation for TH 1520 Commerce St 116, Winchester, VA 22601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 336-7242, info@mplf-arts.org |
| What to submit | Grant application available on the foundation's website. |
| Deadlines | March 15 |
| Restrictions | Applicants should be residents of, and organizations should be located in, the northern shenandoah valley, including the cities of winchester and harrisonburg and the counties of frederick, clarke, warren, shenandoah, page, and rockingham in Virginia, and the counties of jefferson, and berkeley in West Virginia. Awards are made for specific educational projects that develop the talent and knowledge of the artist or participants of a non-profit group. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 37 | $134,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $14,575 |
| New York | 4 | $8,550 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $7,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $7,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,450 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,518 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre James Madison University FB | To promote education for the arts | $10,000 |
| Art 2 Moore College of Art and Desi | To promote education for the arts | $9,000 |
| Music Royal College of Music FBO CH | To promote education for the arts | $9,000 |
| Dance 2 Shenandoah University FBO L | To promote education for the arts | $7,000 |
| Dance 2 University of Utah FBO Anna | To promote education for the arts | $7,000 |
| Theatre Christopher Newport Univers | To promote education for the arts | $7,000 |
| Art 2 James Madison University FBO | To promote education for the arts | $5,000 |
| Dance 2 Point Park University FBO C | To promote education for the arts | $5,000 |
| Dance 2 Radford University FBO Lian | To promote education for the arts | $5,000 |
| Dance 2 Shenandoah University FBO A | To promote education for the arts | $5,000 |
| Dance 2 Wright State University FBO | To promote education for the arts | $5,000 |
| Organizations Independent School of Winchester | To promote education for the arts (huzzah-student led theatre company) | $5,000 |
| Organizations Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | To promote education for the arts (youth and family educational programs) | $5,000 |
| Organizations Shenandoah University | To promote education for the arts (guest artists-performing arts live) | $5,000 |
| Theatre Christopher Newport Univers | To promote education for the arts | $5,000 |
| Theatre James Madison FBO Glennes W | To promote education for the arts | $5,000 |
| Theatre Virginia Commonwealth FBO S | To promote education for the arts | $5,000 |
| Art 1 Daemen University FBO Eliza M | To promote education for the arts | $4,000 |
| Art 1 James Madison University FBO | To promote education for the arts | $4,000 |
| Art 1 Virginia Tech FBO Lydia King | To promote education for the arts | $4,000 |
| Art 2 Lipscomb University FBO Adah | To promote education for the arts | $4,000 |
| Organizations Inwood Dance Co | To promote education for the arts (guest artist) | $4,000 |
| Art 2 Bridgewater College FBO Laure | To promote education for the arts | $3,000 |
| Art 2 Radford University FBO Britta | To promote education for the arts | $3,000 |
| Art 2 the Kubert School FBO John Re | To promote education for the arts | $3,000 |
| Art 2 Va Commonwealth University FB | To promote education for the arts | $3,000 |
| Organizations Barns of Rose Hill | To promote education for the arts (charles schultz-franklin) | $3,000 |
| Organizations Blue Ridge Singers | To promote education for the arts (musician honoraria) | $3,000 |
| Organizations Rockingham Ballet Theatre | To promote education for the arts (guest artists) | $3,000 |
| Organizations Winchester Musica Viva | To promote education for the arts (concerts) | $3,000 |
| Organizations Project Write | To promote education for the arts (young writers workshops) | $2,500 |
| Organizations Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum | To promote education for the arts (playful palette art studio) | $2,500 |
| Music Jennifer Rowleys Opera Bootca | To promote education for the arts | $2,450 |
| Dance 1 Warrenton Ballet Center FBO | To promote education for the arts | $2,200 |
| Art 1 Lord Fairfax Community Colleg | To promote education for the arts | $2,000 |
| Music Chelsea Music Festival FBO El | To promote education for the arts | $2,000 |
| Music Dramatic Voices Program FBO S | To promote education for the arts | $2,000 |
| Organizations Arte Libre Va | To promote education for the arts (community mural project) | $2,000 |
| Organizations Arts Chorale of Winchester | To promote education for the arts (section leaders) | $2,000 |
| Organizations Arts Chorale of Winchester | To promote education for the arts (student instrumentalists) | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie S Lewis
- John P Lewis
- David P Lewis
- Howard P Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15.
How much does Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts give?
$188,793 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts?
Its 2025 filing lists Marjorie S Lewis (President), John P Lewis (Vice President), David P Lewis (Secretary) and Howard P Lewis (Treasurer).
What does Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.